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4 THE ERA. January 22, 1865. HUMT1HQ APPOINTMENTS. Staghoubdb. Her Mojeety's Tuesday, Denham Court Friday, Warren House at half-past eleven.

"'eusld FoxEouBns. Atherstone Monday, BoBworth Wednesday Seckington i mi thorpe Station Saturday, Bed Gote at eleven. "u--iUlle. Burton Mondai, Snarford Bridge: Tuesday, Sudbrook Wetij Ponton: Thursday, Martin Village: Fridoy, Swinethorp- Magin Moor at eleven. 0'aa5; Cambridgeshire Mondef, Sandy Warren Friday Childerlv nf half-post ten.

1 UM-Bt Drake's, Mr Monday, Horton Common Tuesday, Thursday, Ham Green Saturday, Aynho House at a oun7t-, eleven. t0 FitznilliamV, the Hon. George Orion Wednesday Pastures (at eleven): Thursday, Monk's Wood: MaBino, Lodge-atbelf-pastten. "ng.on FitinilllamV, Eatl Tuesday, Wickeraley ToMbar Friday, Hill Too-af half-past ten. Galway'e, Lord Monday, Osberton Tuesday, Whitreell Tbured Dinnington Hall Fridaj, Grovo ot half-past ten.

PEDE8TRIANISM. West Iiondon Ground, Brompton. J. Topmtt's Gbtut Match agaiust Timb, On Monday afternoon last' Mr Koberts'B enclosed ground was largely attended by lovers of pedestrianism, the priooipal event to be decided being a match in which J. Topley hoc1, for a bet ol 100, engaged to walk teven milee and a half within (he hour.

Amongst those present were a large number of bookmakers, who speculated freely on the result. 41 Time" waa made tbe favourite at 6 to 4, but during the match 3 to and 2 to 1 were freely offered on Topley. The latter, we believe, is out of the celebrated Hackney Wick "stable," and wob brought out by Mr W. Price, but web specially trained for this event by John Smitb, the once famed Begeut-street Pet, Topley is nineteen years of age, stands 6It, and weighed 8st 81bs, He was in Bplendid condition lor the arduous task set before him, and hia trainer was very confident. To aomplete tho distance be had to make thirty circuits of the course, it being a quarter ot a mile in extent.

Mr CbarleB Westhall having taSon up his position aa referee, and Mr E. Smith (a gentleman well known in sporting ciralee) being appointed to act as timekeeper, preparations were made for the stars. Oa Topley receiving the word of command he dafihe 1 away at a clipping pace, Bnd throughout the whole cf the match, ao nnmistakably fair was his Btyleof walking that not once wae it neceesory tor tbe referee to caution him. Half of the cietance was completed in exactly half an hour, and the seven miles and a half were successfully accomplished in minutes sixteen seconds, Topley thus winning by forty-four seconds. The following is the official time taken Miles Mies.

Sees, 1 7 41 2 15 44 3 23 46 4 33 6 Miles Mine. Sees. 5 40 3 6 4.7 i7i 7 85 30 74 69 18 1884 their numbers had fallen off by 122. Was tbat numbering more? He thought not they had fallen off twenty-eight pr they had been told that yacht owners did not support them. Tbe yacht owners bad during that time increased sixteen per cent.

He would now proceed to the law in quistioD. It had been in existence for six years, and during that time they had had eighteen matches, Forty members had entered, makiDg an average of two and a quarter to each match in fact, tbey would have had no matches at all, and if it had not been tor the non-members entering, how many matches would they have had Nine only, three third-olaes, four second-class, and two first-class. Forty membeis had entered, and twenty-two non-members, and then came the bugbear, lo hear this motion one would think that all their matches had been won by outsiders, but it was quite the contrary. Did they think that either nine or even six of these prizes had been taken by non-members No nut of the eighteen matches there were only three won by outsiders. One third, one first, and one second-class match.

The third-class match was won by a boat called the Why Not," whose owner he could not find she only won by a protest, for one of their own boats oame in first, and if it had not been for tbe Why Not entering they would have had no match at all tbat day. Tbe second class was won by tbe Polly, and tbe first by the Vindex. Could they suppose that because any gentleman at great trouble and expense came round into the Thames with his yacht that be would at once pay his twenty-five guineas entrance fees into all the clubs on purpose to sail Did they want him to do that and get his fees so that be might be eligible He did not see why any gentleman who won their prize should be driven to join, or even be expected, and it was simply out of spite to one gentleman that this was being done. If they had heard bis remarks and rather wished for nine matches than eighteen, well and good they must remember that the yacht owners were now one-third of the Club. He did not think, as tbey had been talking of subscriptions, that the yacht owners would like theirs to be raised if in return their matches would be cut down to oue half.

They certainly ought to have tbe funds increased, bat tbey did not want the fastest yacht in the Club. They wanted the fastest yacht in the world, or npon the river. He did not join and sub-enbe to let an individual yacht owner sweep everything before him, and take all the money. He liked the fiDeet and the fastest boat, and what did their first law say that the Club was established for tbe purpose of promoting yacht building and yacht sailing. He hoped the members would appreciate his remarks, which he could assure them were all facts, and resist the motion.

Mr. Edwabds, the Vice-Commodore, upheld Mr. Eagle, and said tbat the money subscribed to their Club was certainly meant to be sailed for by members only. An amendment was then proposed by the Vice-Commobobe to add to the notice of motion, and that in the event of an ocean match that should be open to members ot all Koyal Yacht Clubs. Mr.

Obiel seconded. Mr. Fabmbb objected that the amendment be put. It ought to be on tbe next circular. Mr.

Eagle Baid an addenda might be made, as iu tbis instance. Tbe Gommodoee then put the following to the. Clnb "That in future matches of this Club tbe prizes be only sailed Icr by vessels belonging to members of this Club, and tbat in tbe event of an ocean match it should be at the discretion of the Committee that the entries be open to vessels belonging to members of all Roval Yaoht Clubs." It was carried by acclamation, Mr. Farmer only being contra. Mr.

Kichaed Nesb proposed, seconded by Mr. Geoeqe Powell, That Mr. Thomas Gregory, the Secretary, be re-elected to that office," and it was unanimously adopted, having been put by the Commodore. Mr. Geegoet returned thanks.

A letter was read by tbe Vice.Commodore from Dr. Francis Buckland, thanking the members for having elected him an honorary member. Several gentlemen were proposed for election at next meeting. The Annual Bill takes place on Tuesday, February 21st, at Willis's, and the following are the Stewards: The Flag Officers, Treasurer, Cup Bearer, and Messrs. C.

Borras, R. Blythe, F. W. Bullen, E. H.

Gougb, F. Hodges, Foster Newton, S. F. Oriel, E. S.

Phillips, C. 0. Risiug, and R. J. Wood, with power to add to their number.

Prince of Wales Yacht Club. The January Quarterly Meeting of this Club was held on Friday, the 13th, at the FreenoasonB Tavern, and was very largely attended, the Vice.Commodore presiding-. The usual nraliminary business bavin? been AQUATICS. High Water at London Bridge. Jahiubx 2i morning 68 mitt.paet 8 afternoon 31 min.rjsBl 9 miHiimc 11 0 12 lb 2 12 .....33 13 8 0 1 24 1 1 i a i i 33 2 55 2 Boyal Thames Yacht Club, There being necessity for removal or extended premises, to meet the rapid and steady growth of this important and popular society of gentlemen, the meeting last Wednesday evening was very largely attended by the members who took an interest in tbe matter tu which, irrespective of the order of things, we at once proceed.

Ihe question had been referred to the Committee, and they so differed in opinion that no result could be brought up, save a motion carried unanimously by the Committee, and equally as unanimously adopted by the Club, Tbat their beet thanks be given to Major James Thomson for tbe information supplied by him with respect to Club premises, and to tbe great time and attention he had devoted to the object in view. In this state of things it was left as an open matter for the Club to discuss, and as they might not waste words, but limit their attention to a substantive motion, Major Thomsok proposed the following Keeping in view the great aim and objeot of the Bojal Thames Yacht Club, namely, that of yachting, and looking at the same time to the rights of non-yaohting members, it is essential to the best interests of yaohtiog and welfare ot Me Club, that a permanent Club-house should be main-tnined at the West end of the town, in the best position, and of the highest class, compatible with the property and income of tbe Club. In moving this and showing its necessity, Major Teombok went iuto the details of what time and the West-end had done for the Club in ten years. Ten years ago, he said, there were only 360 members, now there were 950. Then there was only an annual income of 900, now there was 4,400, besides property to the amount of 7,000.

Ten years ago there were only 160 yacht owners, now there were 270. Then the aggregate tonnage was only 6,500 now, with craft in hand, 15,600. Then there was only 300 per annum given in nrizesj now, as last year, there was 600. After a very lengthened and really talented speech, some objection to the word permanent" was taken in the resolution, and a motion made, or rather amendment, to expunge it, moved by Mr. Aethub Oiway, seconded by Mr Jtrmra Thomson, but it wasstrongly negatived, and ajor Thomson's resolution carried by a large majority.

All this was done with perfect amity, tbe noble Commodoee expressing his wish that they might have premises equal to Buckingham Palace, so that 800 or 900 per annum was left untouched for aching purposes, to which, of course, no one for a moment dissented, following upon Major Thomson's resolution was a motion by Colonel Wiikihboh, seconded by Mr. Bbizzi That tbe question of Club accommodation be referred back to the Committee of Management, with fall power to enter into such provisional arrangements or agreements as tbey ma; deem most advantageous to the Club, such arrangements being subject to the approval of a speoial meeting, to be called lor the purpose. The annual election of officers also took place, Colonel Josiah Wilkinson presiding until the business was somewhat advanced. Mr. G.

Powell Baid I am quite snre that in proposing the re-election of Lord Alfred Paget, as Commodore, I shall have the best thanks of every one present, and tbat there will not be one dissentient voice. He is so well known, bis valuable services are so well appreciated that it would be fulsome to offer one word more in commendation of him. When I propose him, as I now do, I am sure he will be elected by acclamation. This was immediately done, and on taking his eeat Lord Alfeed said Yon have done me the honour to again eleot me. I have told you many years I am proud of the honour of being elected by men of such position and influence.

I will not detain you long. I hops tbat the debate we are about lo have (the question of house accommodation) will be conduoted in an amicable and friendly spirit, I can assure you again and again that 1 have always experienced the greatest courtesy from all the members, and I shall always endeavour with perfect impartiality to carry out the wishes of the Club generally. On the motion of Colonel Wilkihsoh, Lord da Sob (who was absent) was elected Vice-Commodore by acclamation. Messrs. Hooper, Harvey, and Mills were re-elected Auditors, and the old Committee were re-elected, substituting three fresh gentle Oakley Monday, Cowpcr's Oak TburBdsy, Wilden Saturday SnimM head at a quarter to eleven.

Pytchley Mondaj, Cbapel Brampton Tuesday, Deene Pork Wcdneii Crick Friday, CotteBbrooko Saturdoy, Bodby Tollgote at eleven Quorn Monday, Widmerpool Inn Tuesda Leake Pit House Tbiir. da-r, Hatbern Turn Friday, Great Dalby at eleven. Eutlaud'r, Dokeot Monday, Stuke Park Tuesdai.Caslhorpe: Weaot-. day, Ctoxton Park Frida-, Weaver's Lodge at eleven. Bufford Tuesday, Heynook Oaks: Thursday, Debdale Bar: Satardat Thoresby Park at a quarter to eleven, South Wold Mondaj, Totbill Manor: Tuesday, Bed Lior, Bovesbv.

Thursday, Louth Friday, Hauth House ot eleven. South Oxfordshire Monday, Haseley Court Fridoy, Menmsrsh Golds Post at 0 quarter to eleven. Tbe O.B.H. (Mr Henley Grcaves's) Monday, Lew Thursday, Nunehom Friday, Bodcot Bridge at elever. Trollope'e, Sir John Mondaj, Holywell Hall Thursday, Crown Point- Saturday, Grimstborpe at eleven.

West Norfolk (Mr ViileboiB'B) Monday, Bainham Horse Shoes Wed. nesday, Elmbam King's Head Wilby Warren at clsveri. Yorboroughv, Earl ol Monday, Elkington Cow Pasture Wedoe'sda. Housham Village Friday, Bye Hill at eleven. Habbibbb.

High Peak Tueaday, Taddington High Mere Saturday, NenhaTOn-at twelve. V.E.H. (Mr E. H. S.

Hudson's) Tuesday, Kempsey Common-it eleven. The Fibst Public "Mbet" At Saitdbingham. Tbe first "public" meet of the West Norfolk, at Sandringharr, took plaoa on Monday laBt, and was moBt numerously attended. The principal gentlemen of tbe bunt, to the number of 160, were admitted into the Park by tbe Norwich Gates, ond assembled on the lann nt the sooih front, aud tto generality of those partook of refreshment at the house, whiob was pro-vided by hia Boyal Highness. The carriage and foot company, which was most numerous-, remained in front of tbe new gates-, and on no occssior since the first arrival of tbo Princess Alexandre, hos there been such a numerous assemblage, whicb, on thie occasion included the ilite of the western division of the coutiiy, and their Royal HigbBcaBes had not tbo mortification of beinsr mobbed.

Shortly after eleven o'cloct, tie Bojal part' preceded the hounds-, oame along the beautiful avenue of limes forming a gay and glorious eight. HiB Boyal Highness rode first, accompanied by Earl Spencer, Lord Suffield, Mr Villeeois (the Master), ie. Immediately after the Prince folloned an open phaeton, drawn oy a splendid pair of greys-, Bnd containing their Boyal Highnesses the Princess of Wales aud the-DucneBS of Cambridge, tbe PrincesB exciting the greatest possible admiration by the fearless yet finished manner cf her driving. A very fine fox four block legs and a "stunning" brusr, broke away on tbe Deringbam side, getting a Bplendid burst into tho oper, and ia a brilliantly short rur, reynard lost his life. Tiptor, the huntemar, was quietly donn amongst the hounds, and, laying his whip freely about birr, extricated tbe carcase end carried It towards the road, that tbo Piixccss and Duehees might witness tbe operation of removing bis head, brusi-, ond pads, and finally gave the hounds a rich morsel in tbe ehapo ol bis trunk, nnicb disappeared in a marvellously short Bpace of time.

Tbsre nere tno olbermua without killing. Thb Pbbils op thb Husima- Fibid. Oa tho 12th inst. tbe Duke of Buecleuch's fox-hounos met at Kelso Bridge, when tbcre teas a large attendance of sportsmen, iucletding an Edinburgh lady, tit present staying iu the locality, and who can sit a horse and leap a fence rath any sportsman in tbe distiict. During the run Mr Pringle, son of Mr Pringle.of Clcetbaugb, near Jedburgh, was severely hurt by a lull from bis horse.

Tito medioal gentlemen who were at tbe hunt were iu immediate attendance, aud did all in their power for tbe young gentlemen; and after a Bhort time he wae able to be token in a carriage to hiB fatbei's residence. Topley was much distressed, and had to be sesiated from tbe oourse. We believe Itut thle performance was once achieved by Charles WeBthall when be was in tbo zenitb of his fame. C. CHAlrLB abd Siuiins.

These lads ran 100 yards for 5 a Bide previous to the above event being decided. Chappie was the favourite at guineas to pounds. At the start, Stubbs cut out the work at a good pace, and beld the lead until within twenty yards; of home, when Chappie passed him, and not being Bfterwards approaabed, won easily. W. Owbbs Ann MAtrHEB, men aleo ran 130 yarda for 5 a side on Monday afternoon, Mather (Qreen's Novice) being allowed a couple of yards' start.

It waa even batting, but there naB not much money invested. Mathe? beld tbe lead till upwards of 100 yardB of tbe distance had been completed, when Onere passed him and won by a yard. W. PAraa ahd E. Moobb.

On Tuesdoy afternoon these men decided their half-mile raoe for 5 a side at the above ground, when there was a good number of persons present to wilnesB the matob. These "pads" have previouely run together, when Payne nou by half a yard. The friends of Moore not feeling satisfied with that race issued another challenge, which wbb speedily taken up by Payne, hence tbe present match. Payne was the favourite at 5 to 4. At the start Moore took the lead at a slow pace, being quickly waited on by Payne, who wae a yard in the rear.

This order of running naB maintained until half the distance bad been aovered, when Payne rushed to the front, aud not being afterwards approached won by five yards. StrsvsrrsoH abb- Shbosbbh. These men will bring their 160 yards' race to a decision at the above grounde, for 5 a Bide, to-morrow (Iklonday; afternoon. Fedeetrianiam at Manoliester. Labs ahd Milm.

The vexed qnestion of who is tbe quickest runner ol one mile wub solved on Saturday last. It has long been a matter of doubt, for tbe men who contested. William Lang (of Manchester) and Edward MillB (of have run tbat distance in less time than any others. Lang, at Newmarket, for a wager against time, run one mile on a straight road, down hill, in 4 coins, aod 2 bat this by many naB not coneidercd a criterion. Therefore tbe fastest race ou record wbb between Mills and Btapleton, at ths Boyal Oak Park, Newton Heath.near Manchester, on April 23d, when tbe distance wbb run in 4 rubs.

sees. Mille again won a mile champion's race on June 25tb, at the tame place, nben Laog wob second, being beaten by twelve inches only, Stapleton, Sanderson, Nnttall, and Brighton also contested, but were beaten off, the time then occupied being 4 mine. 21 sees, Thie close defeat so chagrined Lang, whose backers said be did not run with sufficient judgment, tbat he immediately challenged Mills to run again; bat a match was not made until last November, when it nas agreed that It should come off as last Saturday at Mr George Martin's, the fiojal Oak Park, Newton Heotb, near Manchester. Tbe meri, therefore, went into strict training. Mills, however, ia rather Btale, he bus been training almost continually for a long time be is 5ft.

5in. in height, and twenty-three yes cand a half old. Lang is a model of a man be ia 5ft. Si; inches in boight, and has just turned toenty-Bevon years of age. Worse weather for out-door sports cannot possibly be imagined, for in the morning snon and hail fell heavily, and during tbe rest of tbe day at very frequent intervals there were heavy storms of wind and rain yet with ail these drawbacks tbe running track was in first-rate condition.

Despite the state of tbe weather upwards of visitors assembled to witness tbe contest, among whom were many who are only seen at running grounds on any particular occasion. The betting was extremely brisk and good for bookmakers. It oommenced at 6 to 4 on Lang, and gradually rose to 5 to 2. It then fluctuated considerably, and at start settled at to 4 on Lang. At about a quarter before four o'clock, when there waa a short lull in the tempest, tbe competitors toed the Btarting crease, and got anay at the first attempt.

Mille showed the nay trom the first, being about a yard and a half in advance of Lang, the latter evidently making a naiting raco, and at the end of the quarter ot a mile Mills still retained the lead. This same advantage be nas allowed to keep to the end of three quarters of a mile, when Lang began tn Improve hia position and put on a feeler. He tben found he could pass Mills whenever he wished. Rounding the bottom turn in to the straight for the last time, Laug made hiaeSott, and with sreatease passed Mills, and when 200 yards from home he naB half-a-cozen yards In advance, which lead he speedily increased to a socre, and as Mills found pursuit wob hopelosB be stopped thirty yardB from the tape. The official time, aB kept by Mr George Martin, the proprietor of the grounds, was Min.

Sees. First quarter of a mile 3 Second do. do 1 6 Third do. do, 1 11 Fourth do. do 1 lEf Mile 4 35 This Ib very good tima for Lang considering the weather and his not being pressed at the finish.

Mr James officiated aa referee in the absence of his father. Lang nns trained by the noted Billy Fish (of Royton), and Mills took his breatbings nnder the surveillance of John iiootb. (of Newton Heath). Pedestrianism at Birmingham. J.

CiMBBIDGB AHD W. BAKBB (both of Tividalfl. near Tintnnl run ISO disposed of, Pereival, Treasurer, read the Financial Beport for the past half-year, show ing a good balance for the Clob. The ball came on or discussion, and was finally fixed for Tbnrsda' Feb, 23d. in the Great all of the Club Bouse.

The following- are the Stewards The Commodore, the Vice, the Sear, Treasurer, Hon. and Cup Hearer, aod Messrs 0. Burney, J. Burton, T. 0.

Buss, H. Dodd, B. e. Knibbs, F. Lsmano, W.

MassiDgham, J. E. Palmer, Smith, Turner, and J. Webber. Oxford Kacs Committee and Oxford Freemen.

Oar Sporting friends will regret to learn that tbe Oxford Race Committee have felt It thBir duty to reBigr, and that consequently it is a virtual discontinuance of Oxford Races, The onuses of their doing so are Bimply these. The raoeoourse (fort Meadow) belongs to tbe Freemen of Oxford, who last year met in Common Hal1, and agreed tbat tho Committee should have the use of tbe meadow for the purpose of tho raoee by paying a nominal sum (5) to some Oxford obatitj The ground was let, and a Freeman named James Marsh purchased a lot for 27, and relet a portion of it again for 30 to betting men, thus pocketing a clear 3, besides using the remaining part as a booth for eating and drinking. When applied to for the money be refused to pay. He is sued in one of the superior oourtp, and the reault is the plaintiff (the Commlttoe'B auctioneer) 1b non-suited. Subsequently he (plalDtiff) obtains a rule wist, but it has been discovered that tho fellow Afiarsh has not a sixpence.

The Committee's expenses have already been 80, and they don't think themselves justified in incurring farther expenses on so doubtful a tenure, aod ooupled vith this may be mentioned tbe threats and bullying of a fen others of the Freemen as lo what tbey will do next year if tbe raoee are held on their ground. It iB much to be regretted that gentlemen, who have by their energetic exertions brought Oxford Bacea to so high a position, should be compelled to retire by a fen turbuieut and dieeontented Freemen. Bowing Match. On Wednesday tbe Thames will be tbe scene of a boat raoe, fine and spirited we hope. The competitors are James Percy (of NewoaBtle-on-Tyne), the celebrated mile Tom King, Ex-Cbam-pion of the P.R., who hails from Stepney, Tbe course ia Putuey to Mortlake, for 100 bovs, and a very gloriouB day's treat is iu anticipation.

Peroy is the favourite, but has not yet arrived in town and is expected on Monday with Cooper, bia trainer. The Londoner will have to hand him 6 for expenses. Ton Kihg'b Hitches, In the matches with M'Mahou and Caffiu tbe deposits are beiog duly stoked, and es the time draws near all ate in active preparation, Ca'Mahon is tbe favourite at big odds over his oourse between the BrldgeB, and Kins bBs a great call over Caifir, who, however, we imagine, wilt be fouud "hard as nails" and no mean opponent. For two rowing man they are tbe biggest and heaviest that evor contended in a sculler's race each is over Bis feet, and King's weight ib about lZet, while that of affiu is about the same. Great things are expected of CafBr, but he is comparatively untried, only having defeated Burr from Putnej, to Mortlake with great ease in 1863, and King is as yet also untried, Next Wednesday will be his trial SFOBTIISG SOBAPS FBOM AUSTBATjIA.

(From Bell's Life in Victoria.) Gbbsn, thb Aostbauan- Scuilbk The Sydney correspondent to Bells Life in Victoria writes: "Dick Green has received a letter from Mr George Thornton, who is at present in London, informing him that a match has been partly arranged with Chambers to come off on the Thames la Juno or July next for 600 a aide, but I think it very doubtful if tbe Austtalian Champion will put in an Bppearonce.as ho has recently taken 'a public' on Lane Cove Eiver, and probBblj finds it more suitable tusn wasting his time in the World's Metropolis." Wbli.s, thb Cbiobeibb, The same correspondent, io treating of tbe Intercolonial Cricket Match, writeB: When the match does come off Tiny Wells will probably be found playing on the Sydney side. He has written lo Mr P. Curtis, stating tbat he is coming out to reside here," Thb IttiBBCotonrti, Bifib Match ob 1861 wob won by Victoria by seventeen points only. Ten men from each oolony fired ten rounds per man, at distances varying from 200 to 900 yards. The snooting occupied three days.

At the close of the first day's firing the Sydney men were sixteen points ahead; at tbe finiBh or the second day's shooting it wbb "a lis" on tbe whole score, leaving five men on each to fire at the 900 yardB' range. ThB folloning morning the Viotoiian five won by seventeen, thB totals being Nen Sooth Wolc-s, 1,001 Victoria, 1,921. Mb Bobxbts irr Coubt. Aibswobih v. Boeibts.

Damaqbb laid at 2,000. The plaintiff claimed to he the originator of Mr Boberts' trip to Australia, and that Boberts had authorised him to act ee agent for him, and claimed damages as above for expenses incurred and repudiation of the agenoy. It nas proved that plaintiff nos unfitted to act as agent, and that Boberts never authorised him to act as agent for him, only authorising? biro to make preliminary inquiries and announcements. 29 had been paid into court for expenses thoB incurred. Verdiot for defendant.

Tubs Lottbbiks. Messrs Coker and Wright were summoned in the District Court to ansner the charge of holding an Illegal racing- sweep. The charge nas not denied, the defence being tbat sufficient time had not been given after the notice to enable them to etop tbe lottery coming off. Under these oircomstances tbe Crown declined to press the cose, 0 nominal fee ot Is. being imposed and 12s.

6d. costs, Mbitob Mowbbai (Tasmahia) Stbhblb Chases were brought off satisfactorily in November, the two principal races being won bv Mr Tilletf Emblematic. Amatbub Champiob Sooilikq Match. The sculling match far tho Amateur Championship of Victoria for 1884-5 waa rowed for by Messrs Collin and Arthur Nichols. An unsatisfactory race ended in an eas? victory for Mr Cttllin.

Thb Meiboubmb Besatta of 1864 naB a great success. Crowds lined the banks of the Saltwater Biver. The weother wes fine and the Begotta nas honoured by the presence of his Escelletoy the Governor acd ramily. Tbe rowing nBs particularly good, and the principal races resulted R3 lOllOWB Thb Victobia Challbbge Oabs (Pairs) nas non by Messrs A.NIcbois and James Mitchell, of tbe Eichmond Club, beating the Ballaorat and Leander Paire. Thb Geabd Challekgh Cur, for all boats pulling foor oars, sres non by the Leandcrs Messrs Masscy.

F. Collin, Conper, and N. Cullio (stroke) beating the Eichmond, Ballaorat, and Melbourne Clubs' cewe. Cbickbtebs' Besiubb" (Australian), compiled and eclilcd by Mr Hammersle.v, was published. The scores of all important matches (ineludiDg those played by Parr's Twelve) given in full, and instructions to young players were the principal features of the work.

Thbowibs thb Cbiokbt Ball. At tbe opening of tee Albert Cricket Ground at Sydney, among other sportB a prize was given to the best thrower of the oricaet boll. It was won by Garvan, who threw 107crde the second best thrower being Gordon, with a throw of 103 yards. A Chahkel Steam Packbt Stetjck: by Liohisiso. Tte Ostend and Dover mail steamboat Sapphire was struck by lightning on Saturday last off the former port.

The weather had been very stormy, and suddenly a strong flash of lightning, accompanied by a terrific peal of thunder, seemed to envelope tbe vessel, aod tbe electric fluid was seen to pass down one of the chains of the foremast, striking the deck and knocking out some splinters. Finding the gale increasing the ship was headed (or Dankei que, from whence she again started for Dover on Sunday morning, having also bad to Tint har.lc t.n CintenA tl.c tf.Matf yards on Monday afternoon, for 6 a side. Cambridge bad the bestBtart, and the betting was in hia favour after a good contest he non by about a couple of sards, his opponent cot having overtaken him. Tbe weather was not of the finest, but there nas, nevertheless, a good attendance. Todob (Ddblbi) ahd Pbicb (Tipsob) ran six score yards, for 10 a Bide, The face waa warmly contested, neither party having great advantage over the other, until near tbe end of tho distanoe.

Tudor proved the winner by a yard; but Prioe'a running- was not at all inferior to that ot-his opponent. The odde were in favour of Price, and bettiDg nas made at 2 to 1 upon him. Mr Shenstone aoted as referee. Amatbtjb Raois. On Tuesday tbe grounds were filled by an expectonfc cronr', eager to witness tho running ot two Birmingham amateurs, refcc glorieo iu the initials C.

and S. The persona present were disappointed, however, for Mr who received ten yards' start, ran only a yard or two, leaving his opponent to make an easy victory the report of the pistol oonfosed him, Leeds and its District. Haneoh ahd Scaigill. These men (the former from Dewsburv and the latter irom Thornbill) met at tbe Victoria Race Ground on tbe 14th inat. to sun thetr 120 yardB' raoe, for 25 a aide.

There nas a fair amount of betting on the event, Hanson being the favourite at 5 to 3. After several futilo attempts the men madB an even stare, and ran together nearly half tbe distance; then Hanson showed in front, and gradually left his man, and finished about four yards in advance. Pabxbb abd Cbowthbb. The 410 yards raoe, between D. Parker and R.

Crowther (both from Heokmondnike), came off at St. Tbomas'B Grounds, Stanningley, on Saturday last, for 10 a side. Parker nas the favourite at 5 to 3 at Btarting. The men made an even start, bounded away at quick pace, and ran together about balf tbe distance then Parker began to leave his man, ond at the finish was about six sardB in front, MAthbj (o Wibdsob) ahd Sabsoh (oit HooHSLow). Thsee men decided their 100 yards' race for 10 a side, at Staines, on Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of a large number of spectators.

Baneon Is eighteen years of age. stands and neighed 9jt. He was in excellent condition, nhicu reflected treat orcdit on his trainer, Conquest. Mather was bIso very fit, having taken his breathings under the cere of Kempeter. He is also eighteen yearB of Bge.

Btands 61t. 6in and neighs 8st. 61b. from tbis description it will be seen that there was not much difference in the men. The belting commenced at evens, but previouB to 6 Mather.

On thB signal being given Mather dashed off mth tho lead, but nas Bpeedily passed by Sanson, who oarrled on the running at a good pace until within a short distance from home, when Mather once more nent in advance and won a most exoitinz race by a foot. men lor tbe Bame number retired. Captain Jbaht, the indefatigable Secretary, then read the financial account, by which it appeared that, with 443 at the banker's, 5,750 iu Consols, and 437 in silver plate, the Club is in tbe very enviable possession of 7,000. The following yacht owners, among fourteen gentlemen, were elected members of the Club: Mr. John Hay, oi the screw schooner steamer Coora Linn, 300 tons Mr.

James Wyllie, of tbe St. Ursula, schooner, 190 tons Mr. Arthur C. Kennard, of the Christabel, cutter, 43 tons; Mr. Alfred Hughes, of the Chatter Oak, cutter, 26 tons; Mr.

Roger Kerrison, of the Wallace, cutler, 8 tons. Koyal London Yacht Club. The January Meeting of the Royal London Yacht Club was held on Monday evening last at the Club-house, Caledonian Hotel, Adelphi. The usual house dinner preceded the meeting and a good number of members sat down. Tbe Commodore, Audbew Abce-deckhb, ocenpied the chair at the meeting, and Mr.

Alexander Crossley, the vice-chair. Tbe other officers were present with the exception of the Rear-Commodore, Mr. George Harrison. The minutes ot the previous meeting having beeu read and confirmed, the following gentlemen were elected members of the R.L.Y.C Mr J. B.

Lyon, Mr P. J. Moseley, Captain Byron, Mr. J. B.Gaskin, Mr T.

S. Temple, Mr. Surtees Smith, Mr. J. M.

Moyes, Mr. DouglaB Crawford, Mr. J. S. Langley, Mr.

J. Hughes Kershaw, Mr. C. Vincent Boys, and Mr. P.

H. Godsell. Mr. Eagle, the Treasurer, read the balance for the half-year ending Christmas, 166-1, Bbewing a sum of over 100 in the hands of the Treasurer, irrespective of 300 iu the Three per Cent. Consols.

The Report, after a little discussion, was unanimously adopted. Mr. Geoeob Powell proposed, seconded by Mr. G. W.

Chabl-wood, a vote of thanks to the Treasurer, which was passed to Mr. Eagle, who suitably replied. Mr. Eagle said the next business he had to bring before the Clnb was on behalf of the Sailing Committee, whom he represented, and that was That in future matches of this Club the prizes be only sailed for by vessels belonging to members of this Club." He had first mentioned this to the Club two or three months ago, so tbat be had not taken the members by surprise. The point had been much discussed at other meetings, 60 that he had no need to recapitulate anything he had previously said.

He did not think it was necessary to state all the reasons for making this change. The Sailing Committee had held long meetings on it, and sharp discussions had taken place but they were all unanimous in the opinion that the Club matches should now be closed. It did not require to be moved and seconded, and therefore he at once put it to the Clnb "That in future matches of this Club the prizes be only sailed for by vessels belonging to members of this Club. Mr. Paemee thought there should be a seconder, and requested that the Secretary should read the rule.

Mr. Bichabd Tains informed Mr. Parmer that there was no Seorecary, he having gone out of office tbat morning, and wonld be re-elected later in the evening. After some discussion, Mr. Fabmbb rose to oppose the motion, and addressed the gentlemen present at great length.

He said tbat when Mr. Eagle mentioned this motion two months ago he (Mr. Parmer) imagined that their Treasurer was going to do so as a private member, but he had found out his mistake, for Mr. Eagle had gone for protection behind the shield of the Sailing Committee, by which means his own vote and that of the other gentlemen were of double value. He (Mr.

Parmer) simply wished to poiut out that it was both unfair and unjust to do BO (cries of No but anything on that head was immaterial, and be would proceed with the motion before the meeting. He would like to know what the Club eoald possibly by this closing of their matches he was sure on his part tbat they would gain nothing. Before this motion was bronght on, for many years before, any yacht in the world conld enter and sail, and by this resolution, if it passed, all yachts were barred, exoept those belonging to members of this Club, He would like to ask some of their old members why was it that this rule years ago was altered and the matcheB thrown open Because it was absolutely impossible to get yachts to enter without they did so, and consequently they would have had no matches. That was the reason why the law was altered. Tbey found that a gentleman (a member) oame to enter his yacht of the firBt class.

If there were one or two he paid the entrance fees, never intending to come round to sail at all but he altered his mind, came to the buoy, sailed, and pocketed tbe prize, and it was therefore deemed advisable to alter the rnle, end the Club matches were left open. He had a few papers before him containing figures and facts but as he did not wish to gointo all bis figures, or detain the Club long, he would proceed shortly about bis business. Almost everybody bad got up and addressed the meeting, and among other things they had heard that the Club had increased in numbers as well as respectability. He did not object to the latter part, but he did to tbe former, and he would prove that they had not increased. From 1858 to A Few Words Concerning the Horse.

Humabitas lo the January number of the Veterinarian writes I beg to call your attention, and tbat of your readers, to a subject having reference to the horse, demanding, as I thins, investigation on the score both of humani'y and expediency. I allude to the praotice ot puttiug horses to oarriago work before they are sufficiently matured for the purpose. The consequence is that they often Jail ill, and are disabled, perhaps worn out long before their time. I have no doubt the experience of veterinary Burgeons enables them to boar me out in tbis statement. It iB said that on account of the ecarcity of horses adapted for carriage work, dealers cud job-mastere have great difficulty in meeting tbe demands of the London season, and are compelled to btiDg very young horses into the servicB.

This praotice ie both cruel aod unwise, tor, by putiiog the animal uoduly to work before maturity is attained, strength and growth must bo arrested, and the fine race of English carriage-horses will certainly be ultimately deteriorated, perhaps extinguished for all ornamental and useful purposes. I believe even now foreign horses are beginning to'be largely imported Into the English market, With these suggeetive remarks I will leave the discussion of the subjeot in the hands of your readers and correspondents," Biackhbath AMD Woolwich Mbbtihg. This is appointed to come off on Tuesday and Wednesday next, and two flat races and half-a-dozen steeple chases will take place, the latter under the Grand National Steeple Chase rules. The business arrangements are under the direction of Mr. T.

Marshall, and the handicapping has been intrusted to Mr. R. Johnson, of York, so that horse owners may make sure of having justice done them. From the success that has of late attended the Meetings got up near the Metropolis this promises well, as it will be held on an admirable piece of ground, Sisqulab AcnoH sob A SpoBUHfl Doo. Yesterday (Friday), at the Seeonoarieo' Court, an octiuu iu the Common Pleas.

"BeeveBV. Vale," brousht In trover to recover tbe value of a greyhound, was tried before Mr Secondary Potter and a Jury. Mr Patohett was counsel for the plaintiff, who was in the habit of attending Coursing Matches and the defendant, a farmer at Ebst Ham, who had allowed judgment to go by default, wbb his own advocate. The plaintiff had the greyhound bitch given him, and it was worth 10. When matched It would perhaps have been worth 1C0.

He lost the animal, and found it ia the preserves of tbe defendant, who kept it for breeding purposes, and it bad died. The defendant declared that tbe grej bound had been lound by the police neBrly starved end given to a man, to whom be gave 6e, for it. Mr Secondary Potter told the Jury that lbe only question waa the valoe of the giejtiouud. The def, ndant had admitted that he was a wrongdoer and wbb liable to tbe plaintiff. Tbe Jury consulted for some time, and at length assessed the alue at 7 10s, OUR CRICKETING TABLET.

Thh TJeiibd All, Ehquaed Eibvbk The folloning are the present membere of lhis celebrated Eleven G. Atkinson, Eoger Iddison. Luke Orcennood, John Thenlis, J. Smitb, S. Carpenter, F.

Bejnolde. D. au7aJ jf'BelJ' F' J- Deane J. Grttndy, C. BramptoD, S.

Blddulph, A. hhaw. and F. Siloock. All applications for matohee to be made to John Wieden, 2, Now Coventry-stree', London: or, to E.

Carpenter, Cambridge. Aocidbbt to Mb E. M. Gbaob, ihb Cblsbbaibb Asasbub leickbibb, We regret to announce lhat this gentleman recently met with ao accident while hunting with tbe Duke ol Beaufort's bounds, It apneara that the hounds met at Yate Rocks, tound at the lower woods, ond nent at a good pace towards Horton Bushc, where hiB horse fell over a stile dislocating the elbow of Mr Grace's left arm, and fraotoring the internal condyle of the humerus. Mr Grace, sen.

(who nas hunting) quickly reduced the dislocation, and it ie bow going on well, but had there been out hunting the probability is it would never been reduced. is Mr Grace will have to oairy his Brm in a alius for some time to oome. The Duke of Beaufort ond the gentry of the neighbourhood have been most kind in tbeirirquiriee since tbe accident. E. Pooiet informs ns that be is engBged as practice bonle to Lord Massann during tba months of April and May and afterward twiih the Middlesex Count; Club, evening.

Thb LoirDON Cobsee asd Eatibg-House Kebpbbb' Bbsb-VOLEHT Sooibit. The Fifty-fifth Half-yearly Meeting of tbis Association was held last Monday evening, at Anderton's Hotel, Fleet-street, under the Presidency of Mr. G. C. Banks.

Mr. J. Rogers, Secretary, read the Half-yearly Report, from which 16 appeared tbat the subscriptions for the past half-year had been and donations 15, which was not sufficient to meet tbe current expenses, inasmuch as the pensioners bad received 115 a lsct wtiich, they trusted, would have tbe effect of inducing tbe meuit'8 to use their best exertions in soliciting new subscribers. Tbe reserve lund iu tbe National Debt Office now amounted to 4,374. 3s, We entertainment at the Grecian Theatre in October last, including a donation ol 3 3s.

from the proprietor, produced a profit ot 10 3s-Ihe meeting would be called upon to confirm the action of tbe Committee in placing Mr. James Clark oa the pension list of the ciation. The Beport was unanimously reciived, and the of the additional pensioner confirmed. Mr. Harding and Mr.

ham severally gave notice of motiou to make certain alterations the rules at thB yearly meeting, to be held in July next. A vote ot thanks to the President brought the meeting to a close,.